John Thaw
John Thaw is credited on 9 movies and 6 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for Chaplin, Sherlock Holmes and Cry Freedom.
Born January 3, 1942 in Gorton, Manchester, England; died February 21, 2002.
Filmography · 15 titles
US streaming apps shown for the 12 best-known titles, checked October 5, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
Chaplin
1992 · Movie
On fuboTV and MGM+
Sherlock Holmes
1984 · TV show
On Prime Video and Britbox
Cry Freedom
1987 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962 · Movie
Free with ads on Hoopla
Inspector Morse
1987 · TV show
On Britbox and BritBox
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
1972 · Movie
On Prime Video and fuboTV
The Sign of Four
1987 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Goodnight, Mister Tom
1998 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Sweeney
1975 · TV show
On Britbox and BritBox
Sweeney!
1977 · Movie
On BFI Player
Kavanagh Q.C.
1995 · TV show
On Prime Video and Britbox
The Protectors
1972 · TV show
Not on a US subscription app
Catch Me a Spy
1971 · Movie
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971 · TV show
Sweeney 2
1978 · Movie
About John Thaw
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